March 5, 2014

Nap Time Reflections

I have a playlist for Silas of mostly worship music (though, my future brother-in-law just added some Beyonce to the list, unbeknownst to me). I play it for Silas when I'm trying to get him to go down for a nap or for the night. No matter how wiggly or resistant he is, whenever the music starts, his body immediately relaxes. Then, I will lay with him until he falls asleep. This song especially is his favorite (mine too).

Sometimes I am rushed to get him to sleep so that I can get on with whatever project I need to get done. But many times, I lay with him long after he has fallen asleep and let the gravity of the fact that he is ours sink in. This usually results in me laying there crying, praising God and squeezing Silas tighter.

Silas didn't have to be ours. This is where adoption makes us different. Silas was born to someone else. He would exist apart from us. Other people could be his parents. The reality of this overwhelms me at times. Of all the people who could have been his parents, we get to be the ones that raise this sweet boy. I cannot believe our fortune.

6 comments:

Love his little arms embracing you with love! What a beautiful scenario. Sometimes the truths of adoption overwhelm me....'he could have belonged to another". Causes me to think how much God wants me and has "adopted" me into His family because He loves me so. He pursues me. You and N pursued Silas. You are awesome parents! A blessed family in love! Linda

I love all of this!!! I found your blog through Casey's link-up today and am so glad that I did! What special thoughts you shared. :) Seeing adoption in action...God's love in action...always hit a deep place in my heart. We are planning on the starting the process soon, so I am so encouraged to see families at the other end of the process. Your boy is absolutely precious! Much love Mama!! Katiethelaneabove.blogspot.com

Hi! I'm Mindy. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Here you will find my sporadic musings about life, adoption, homeschooling, Jesus, and whatever other randomness I'm thinking about, along with an occasional post or two from my husband, Nick. Our kiddos, Silas and Junia, were both adopted domestically at birth, and they have made our life unfathomably good. We are loving life as a family of four and are happy to have you along for the ride!

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